About Passafaro
The surname Passafaro is of Italian origin and is derived from the words "passa" meaning "to pass" and "faro" meaning "lighthouse." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked at a lighthouse, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent landmark resembling a lighthouse. The surname Passafaro signifies a connection to the maritime or coastal environment and may also suggest qualities such as guidance, illumination, or a beacon of hope.
The surname Passafaro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Passafaro based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Passafaro is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Passafaro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Passafaro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.